#Roberta Howett, 23 - The stunning credit controller from Dublin
has been praised for not playing on her looks. She quit her job as soon
as she got into the finals.

ODDS 7/1

# Tabby allaghan, 23 - The musician from Sligo, Ireland went to
school with Westlife. Auditioned with his band DZ5 but was told to go
solo. A favourite of Sharon's.

ODDS 4/1

#Cassie Compton, 17 - The London schoolgirl has been performing for
seven years, mostly in musical theatre. She has been compared to
Charlotte Church.

ODDS 9/1

# SIMON'S FINALISTS

#Verity Keays, 50 - The voice coach from Grimsby was forced to turn
down two recording deals by her ex-hubby. She says X-Factor is her last
chance.

ODDS 14/1

#Rowetta Satchell, 38 - Mancunian ex-backing singer with 90s band
The Happy Mondays. Described by Simon as 20 per cent normal and 80 per
cent not.

ODDS 3/1

#Steve Brookstein, 35 - The musician from London has been singing
in pubs for 15 years. Nearly didn't make it because judges thought
he didn't want it enough.

ODDS 7/1

# LOUIS' FINALISTS

#Voices with Soul - Grace Campbell, 42, her daughter Corene, 25 and
Grace's sister, Hildia Campbell, 37. Larger than life family from
Luton. At audition, Simon said they were a mess and had to glam up their
act.